Pediatric endocrinology
Endocrinology is the practice of medicine that relates to the endocrine system, which is made up of hormones and the glands that secrete them. Pediatric endocrinologists specialize in diagnosing and treating the diseases and disorders related to these hormones and glands, including the thyroid.
Pediatric endocrinologists in Denver
Our pediatric endocrinologists create a welcoming, kid-friendly environment for your child throughout diagnosis and treatment.
Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital gives your child high-quality endocrine care tailored to their developmental needs. Our compassionate specialists are dedicated to diagnosing and treating pediatric endocrine disorders while also addressing your questions and concerns.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is available just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is available just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
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Pediatric endocrine disorders and conditions we treat
Our top-ranked endocrinology team treats a wide range of pediatric endocrine disorders and conditions, including:
- Achondroplasia
- Adrenal gland disorders
- Ambiguous genitalia
- Anterior pituitary disorders
- Calcium metabolism disorders
- Delayed puberty
- Diabetes insipidus
- Gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty
- Growth disorders
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease)
- Hypoglycemia in the newborn
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Juvenile osteoporosis
- Cushing’s Syndrome
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pituitary gland disorders
- Posterior pituitary disorders
- Precocious puberty (early puberty)
- Problems in puberty
- Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
- Thyroid disorders
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Turner's syndrome
- Underactive adrenal glands/Addison’s disease
Our children's endocrinology program
Our board-certified pediatric endocrinologists and thyroid disorder experts are here to provide the comprehensive endocrine care your child needs.
Type 1 diabetes care
Our skilled endocrinologists provide high-quality care to your child with juvenile diabetes. We offer evidence-based diabetes treatments that will help you and your child manage their condition and foster good health and well-being.
Turner's syndrome treatment
Our pediatric endocrinologists are experts in treating hormone-related conditions and diseases, including Turner's syndrome. We offer personalized, comprehensive care to address your child's unique needs and help them lead a healthy life.
Turner's syndrome is a non-inherited genetic condition that affects about one in every 2,000 phenotypically females. Common symptoms include:
- Delayed puberty
- Hearing loss
- Heart abnormalities
- Infertility
- Short stature
- Webbing and low-set ears
Our specialists can help diagnose Turner's syndrome through karyotype analysis. We can also use prenatal ultrasounds to help identify abnormalities.
While each case is different, we offer a range of treatment options to help your child achieve a healthy, productive life. Our treatments include:
- Estrogen and progesterone therapy
- Growth hormone therapy,
- Medications for associated health issues
- Mental health counseling
Although there is no cure for Turner's syndrome, most children with the condition can lead healthy and productive lives with few complications if they receive regular check-ups to monitor for potential medical issues and have access to social support.
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